A child who was born in the UK should be registered as a British citizen by virtue of section 1(4) of the British Nationality Act 1981. This section indicates that a child who was born in the UK can be registered as a British citizen, even if the parents are not British or settled in the UK at the time of their birth, as long as the child has been resident in the UK for 10 years. Alternatively, the other option is to apply for registration for British citizenship for a child under 18 at the Home Office’s discretion. This will fall under section 3(1). The consideration to be taken into account is the child’s connection with the UK and the Home Office will expect the child to be free from any restrictions on their stay in the UK.
Danielle invites you to take a look at her blog, where you will see the diverse range of clients that she has helped become British citizens.
Our team of immigration solicitors are also very happy to assist with any applications to register yourself or your child as a British Citizen. The law in this area is complex and if you would like to find out more regarding registering yourself or your child as a British Citizen, please get in touch on 0123 4556 789